In July, a deal was struck to keep Key Plaza, a prominent Water Street building that houses hundreds of state workers, from being foreclosed on.

“It’s always exciting to add additional people to the downtown area, particularly in a space that hasn’t been leased in several years,” said Michael Hall, executive director of the Augusta Downtown Alliance. The alliance works to foster business growth and improve the quality of life in downtown Augusta.

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